Show Type: Championship
Venue: ASFORDBY ACRES Hoby Road, Asfordby, nr Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 3TL
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Entries: 153 dogs making 187 entries, plus 6 NFC
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Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Best In Show: Mansergh Paint The Dream
Reserve Best In Show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Best Opposite Sex: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
DCC: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
RDCC: The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone
Best Puppy - Dog: Ycart Just to Ground
RBCC: Olliesorchid Dame at Ragatam
Best Puppy - Bitch: Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart
Best Puppy: Ycart Just to Ground
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart
Best Veteran: Totherend Tickety Blue
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Ycart Just to Ground (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
This 8 month old blue & tan male caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring, what a fabulous start to my day to go over this smart young male. Showy puppy with plenty of ring presence. In good coat with excellent pelt. Keen eye and expression, neat ears and correctly shaped head with strong muzzle. Good front angulation, level topline, well ribbed back, narrow body and enough rear angulation with a short carrot shaped tail to balance the picture. Moved out well, covering the ground and plenty of energy on the move, could see him going all day. Pleased to award him BPD & BPIS.
2nd - Rhozzum Joker (Mrs M Sharp)
Another very nice puppy, 6 month old grizzle, ottery head with flat skull and strong jaw. Excellent front assembly with well laid shoulder, narrow body, well ribbed back, level topline and correct tailset. He really came into his own on the move, covering the ground with ease. Really liked this boy, pushed 1 hard, just out of coat today.
3rd - Blaisdon Mister Nice Guy (Mr J N & Miss A J Thomas)
Res - Duke of York Fiery Lucifer To Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
VHC - Umbala Marula (Mr & Mrs G J Fordham & Mrs G Cove-Print)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Stineval Lambert JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
Smart grizzle boy, almost 12 months old, nice handy size, balanced puppy, mature and in excellent coat with good thick pelt. Good head with flat skull and strong jaw. Correct front, good depth and length of rib, easily spannable, level topline and correct rear angulaton. Moved out well with a steady easy stride.
2nd - Onthill Crazy River (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
8 month grizzle, top size, liked his type just not enough coat today. Nice head with flat skull, strong jaw and big teeth, keen expression. Correct lay of shoulder, very good rib, enough length and narrow throughout. Moved out very well.
3rd - Flegato Wolfgang (Mrs M Fleming)
Res - Tojamatt Night Watchman (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Manorcroft Mr Brightside (Mr D Bean)
Quality young male with style and a nice handy size, in excellent coat with fabulous pelt. Ottery head with flat skull and strong muzzle. Correct bodylines, flexible and lovely to go over. Correct front assembly with well laid shoulders, narrow body with good depth and length of rib. Level topline and good tailset with correct carrot shaped tail to complete the overall balanced picture. Moved out beautifully, this dog could easily go all day covering the ground with ease. Highly considered in the challenge, I will watch him with interest as he matures.
2nd - Oxcroft Bobbie (Mr J Price & Mrs M Davies)
Another quality male of good type. Excellent otter shaped head, with keen expression, strong powerful jaw. Correct shoulder angulation, good topline and tailset. Well ribbed back and narrow throughout. Moved out well, covering the ground, another that would go all day. Would just like more coat today.
3rd - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Res - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
VHC - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
Was placed 5th in a strong junior class. Very nice dog, balanced and nice handy size. Correct shoulder, good topline and tailset in excellent coat. Good head with flat skull and strong short muzzle. Moved out well.
2nd - Glenorchy Rooney (Mrs M Davies)
Blue male, different type to 1, very nice dog and lovely to go over. Excellent shoulders and well ribbed back with good depth and a narrow body. Correct ottery head and keen expression with a strong jaw. He just let himself down on the move today, not as settled as he could be.
3rd - Arunmere Midnight Cowboy (Mrs A J Parsons)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Oxcroft Bombardier (Miss J Price)
Blue and tan top size male, struggled to settle. However, he was such a lovely dog to go over, very well ribbed back, excellent shoulders and good level topline, narrow throughout and a racy hindquarter. Ottery head with short strong muzzle and a keen expression. Moved well when he settled, alert and game.
2nd - Flegato Wolfgang (Mrs M Fleming)
Another nice male, different type to 1, in excellent coat. Good head, flat skull. Level topline and tailset, narrow and well ribbed back, well angulated rear. Moved out well with a steady pace.
3rd - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Res - Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt (Ms S P Greenway)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Mysulan Easy Street (Mrs V Hall)
Stood alone in this class, nice dog of good handy size. Nice head to balance body, flat skull and keen eye. Well placed shoulders and level topline, enough depth and length of rib. Moved well with ease.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Onthill Marksman At Ragatam (Miss T Peacock)
Quality male that really caught my eye straight away. Excellent shoulders and overall front assembly. Level topline and correct tailset, well ribbed back, narrow and overall very balanced dog. Nice head with flat skull, small neat ears, enough muzzle and strong jaw. Moved out beautifully, plenty of reach and drive, could go all day.
2nd - Ycart In with Hounds (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Another quality male which caught my eye, close between 1 & 2. In excellent coat with think pelt. Correct head with flat skull, strong jaw and big teeth. Good shoulder placement, correct shape of rib, well ribbed back and enough length, narrow throughout. Racy hindquarters. Moved out very well covering the ground with ease.
3rd - Brankell Big Break For Grindelvald (Mrs M Bailey)
Res - Gwynfe Carreg Glas of Foxchapel (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
VHC - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 1
What a fabulous class of quality dogs.
1st - The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
Quality 20 month old grizzle male, he stood out as soon as he entered the ring and I could see him doing his job. This dog was a pleasure to go over, fabulous head with flat skull, strong muzzle and big teeth. Good length of neck into correctly angulated shoulders, narrow body with good length, well ribbed back. Level topline, racy hindquarters and correct tailset to balance the overall picture. Turned out to perfection, in good coat with excellent pelt and well-muscled rear. Moved out beautifully, could easily follow a horse all day. He pushed hard in the challenge, very pleased to award him the RCC. This dog has a very promising future which I will watch with interest.
2nd - Baillieswells Ncn'ean (Miss T J Peacock)
Another quality grizzle male, another fabulous mover that could follow a horse all day. Turned out well, in excellent coat. Good head with flat skull, neat ears and a keen eye. Well placed shoulders, level topline and tailset, narrow and well ribbed back.
3rd - Mansergh History of Art (Miss D Wills)
Res - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
VHC - Farlacroft My Friend Walter (Mr M Wait)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
Another fabulous class of quality males.
1st - Northborders Marlon Brando JW (Miss J North)
Quality, stylish, mature grizzle male, turned out to perfection, in excellent coat, he looked a picture. A showy free-standing boy who said “look at me” he didn’t put a foot wrong. What a head, ottery, broad flat skull, short strong muzzle with big teeth, dark eye and keen expression. A pleasure to go over, lovely reach of neck, fabulous front assembly, narrow throughout and good depth of chest. Excellent topline, good rear angulation and correct tailset. Moved out perfectly, effortless gait, covering the ground beautifully. It was my pleasure to award him his 3rd and crowning CC, very well deserved.
2nd - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Another outstanding mature male, it was a tough decision here, this dog was a joy to judge. Another showy male, perfect handy size, turned out to perfection, coat impeccable. Lovely ottery head with flat, broad skull and short strong muzzle with a keen expression. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders, level topline and tailset, nice rib, narrow throughout and correct rear angulation creating a very balanced picture. Moved out beautifully, covering the ground with ease.
3rd - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
Res - Ch Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
VHC - Chesterton Merlot (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Borderstream Zodiak (Mr & Mrs S Ward)
Narrow dog with a nice head, flat skull and keen expression. Turned out in excellent coat with good pelt. Good front angulation, level topline and tailset, excellent rear angulation. Moved out steadily.
2nd - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
11 year old male in excellent condition and still spannable. Level topline and tailset, good shoulder placement and moved out steady and sound.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Blue and tan male in excellent coat and condition, showed beautifully. Nice head with flat skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulders and overall front assembly, well ribbed back, narrow body with enough length. Moved out very well covering the ground, could go all day.
2nd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Another blue and tan of lovely type, good size. Nice traditional Border head with flat skull and excellent strength to jaw, not overdone. Good shoulders, excellent level topline and tailset, well ribbed back, enough length to body and correct rear angulation. Moved out well. Very close decision between 1 & 2.
3rd - Rhozzum Gwilym (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
VHC - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 10 Absentees: 0
What a fabulous class of puppies, one of the best classes of the day, it was a joy to judge.
1st - Ycart Just Stood Baying (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
7 month old blue and tan, nice size, beautiful bodylines, narrow, level topline, excellent rib and good length to body, very nice puppy to go over. Correct angulation both front and rear which was evident on the move. Good head with plenty of time to mature, keen dark eyes and alert expression, perfectly in proportion with her body. Moved out very well, covering the ground beautifully, could go all day.
2nd - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Another 7 month old blue and tan, beautifully made puppy. Good head with flat skull and strong jaw. Lovely shoulder placement and overall front assembly, well ribbed back and good rear angulation, very nice puppy to go over. She moved out well, steady and true. Very close decision between 1 & 2, 1 just had more coat today.
3rd - Borderrush Podded Pea (Miss A J Hall)
Res - Decent Fiery Lucifer To Lessien (Miss S Pateman)
VHC - Lynsett Miss Lily (Ms K Joy)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
Another very nice class of puppy bitches, a pleasure to judge.
1st - Hightarn Nightingale At Nottorg (Mrs A Taylor)
Beautiful grizzle bitch, 9 months old, flowing bodylines and very well balanced, maturing lovely but not overdone, turned out in perfect coat and condition. Excellent ottery head, flat skull, strong jaw and dark eyes. Good shoulder angulation, level topline, well ribbed back, narrow and good length to body. Rear angulation correct and enough to balance the overall picture. Moved out well especially in side profile, she covered the ground effortlessly.
2nd - Tojamatt Lacemaker (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
10 month old grizzle, quality puppy, presented in excellent coat. Excellent front angulation, narrow throughout with good length to body, level topline and good rear angulation. Nice head, flat skull, strong jaw and nice big teeth, dark eye and a keen expression. Moved out well, covering the ground, a game bitch that could go all day. Close decision between 1 & 2.
3rd - Totherend Honeybee (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Res - Brankell Angeleyes At Nantcoch (Mrs J M Phillips)
VHC - Oxbeck Rags to Riches (Miss K Haugh)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 4
1st - Rockslade Russian Roulette (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
Quality bitch, nice size and lovely overall body shape, she caught my eye straight away. Nice head, ottery in appearance with flat skull and short strong muzzle, not overdone. Excellent front assembly, level topline and nice tail set and shape finishing a very balanced picture. Narrow body, well ribbed back, enough length. Moved out very well especially in side profile, she covered the ground with ease. Highly considered in the challenge, will watch her with interest, I am sure she has a promising future.
2nd - Northborders Pinot to Thornyhurst (Mrs L Illingworth)
Another top quality bitch, good size and lovely overall body shape. Excellent shoulder angulation, level topline, racy hindquarters. Narrow throughout and good length to body, well ribbed back and very spannable. Nice head, flat skull, dark eye and keen expression, not overdone and balancing her body perfectly. She really came into her own on the move, could see her following a horse all day. Very close decision between 1 & 2 and just lost out on coat today. Another one with a bright future that I will watch with interest.
3rd - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Chorbeck Like A Star (Mrs H Haughton)
VHC - Rhozzum Winter Cherry (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Wintergarden Bluestocking At Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
A quality blue and tan bitch, showy girl, a true blue in excellent coat with a fantastic pelt. Good head, flat skull and keen dark eye with alert expression. Good shoulder placement, excellent topline and tailset with correct shape and size of tail. Narrow body, well ribbed back and beautiful to go over. Moved out very well covering the ground with ease. Highly considered in the challenge.
2nd - Otterbobs Aira Force Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
Another quality bitch of similar type to 1, good size and beautiful bodylines, very nice bitch to go over. Good shoulder placement, level topline and excellent rear angulation, narrow and enough length to body. Fabulous head with flat skull and a keen expression. Moved out well, covering the ground. In excellent coat with good pelt. Close between 1 & 2.
3rd - Tojamatt Seamstress (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Res - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Oh Vienna Chesterton (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
An 8 month old quality puppy in super coat with thick pelt. Excellent bodylines, everything flowed, a joy to go over. Ottery head with flat broad skull, dark eyes with keen expression and good strength to jaw. Excellent shoulder placement, flowing into level topline and tailset, well ribbed back, good depth of chest, narrow and enough length. Moved out very well, could see her go all day. Pleased to award her BPB.
2nd - Foxwater Destiny Angel at Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
Another lovely young bitch in super coat with thick pelt. Nice head with flat skull and strong muzzle. Good front assembly, flat rib with good length to loin, excellent rear angulation. Moved out very well, very close decision between 1 & 2.
3rd - Knowbury Dream Of Dreams (Mr D & Mrs C Nightingale)
Res - Nottorg Nekesa (Mrs A Taylor)
VHC - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Olliesorchid Dame at Ragatam (Miss T J Peacock)
Fabulous bitch, turned out beautifully in excellent coat and condition with well-muscled rear. Good head with flat skull, strong jaw and big teeth, not overdone and balanced with her body. Excellent shoulder placement, fabulous topline and tailset, she went over very well, narrow body, well ribbed back, good depth of chest, spannable and nice length to loin. Moved beautifully, covering the ground effortlessly, could see her following a horse all day. Pleased to award her the RCC.
2nd - Rockslade Ravishing (Mrs D E Harris)
Another super quality bitch, nice size and proportions, creating an overall balanced picture. In good coat and condition. Excellent shoulders, topline and tailset, narrow throughout with good flat rib, well ribbed back with enough length to body. Moved out beautifully, covering the ground well.
3rd - Tarkaswell Highland Fling JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
Res - Thistlemead Sundance (Mrs P M Heeley)
VHC - Ebffiniau Bluebell Before Summer At Tojamatt (Miss E Brinkley)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterholme Underground (Ms T Jones)
Super grizzle bitch in fabulous coat with an excellent pelt. Good head, not overdone, flat skull, neat ears and dark eye, complimented her size. Good front assembly, level topline and tailset, good depth and length of rib, easily spannable, nice handy size. Moved out well, sound, covering the ground with ease.
2nd - Totherend Greta Garbo (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Lovely bitch in excellent coat with thick pelt. Good head with flat broad skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulders, level topline, narrow throughout, good depth and length of rib. Moved out well covering the ground with ease.
3rd - Ebffiniau Rock Rose Lady (Miss E Brinkley)
Res - Borderella Sunflower Seed (Mrs P South)
VHC - Umbala Sirocco (Mr & Mrs G J Fordham & Mrs G Cove-Print)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 8
What a fabulous class of top quality bitches.
1st - Mansergh Paint The Dream (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Beautiful blue and tan bitch, a true blue in excellent coat and condition. She shone in this class, a free-standing bitch who couldn’t stand wrong. Excellent bodylines who was an absolute pleasure to go over. Good traditional Border head, not overdone and balanced with her body, flat broad skull, neat ears, keen, alert expression, short strong muzzle. Excellent shoulder placement and overall front assembly, fabulous rib, easily spannable, narrow throughout and good length to body with racy hindquarters. This bitch absolutely excelled on the move especially on side profile, she floated around the ring with purpose. She could certainly follow a horse all day. Very pleased to award her that 3rd and crowning CC, very well deserved.
2nd - Ycart Hunts Bays N Stays (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Another super bitch in excellent coat with thick pelt. Good head with flat broad skull and a strong powerful jaw. Excellent shoulder placement, good topline, well ribbed back, narrow throughout and excellent rear, racy hindquarters. She moved out very well with purpose.
3rd - Totherend Myrna Loy (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Res - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
VHC - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 6
1st - CH Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
A fabulous bitch, nice size, showy bitch with beautiful bodylines. Fantastic head, one of the best I’ve seen all day, flat broad skull, neat ears, dark eye and a keen alert expression with a short strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement, nice depth and length of rib, level topline. Moved out beautifully with purpose and gameness, she could certainly follow a horse all day. Highly considered this bitch in the challenge, she just sadly had no coat today.
2nd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
Another lovely bitch, good head with flat skull and keen expression. Excellent shoulders , nice flat rib, narrow body and good rear angulation, very balanced throughout. Moved out very well, could see her go all day.
3rd - Rhozzum Whim (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Northborders Campari (Miss J North)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Hightarn Nightingale At Nottorg (Mrs A Taylor)
2nd - Rockslade Ravishing (Mrs D E Harris)
3rd - Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss (Miss A J Sutton)
Res - Thistlemead Harmony JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
VHC - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 5
1st - Totherend Tickety Blue (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Blue and tan 9 year old bitch, very game bitch who showed her socks off, a very happy girl. Turned out beautifully with an excellent blue coat. Lovely head with flat skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement, nice level topline and tailset. Well ribbed back, racy hindquarters. She moved out beautifully, covering the ground with ease. Pleased to award her BVIS.
2nd - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
Another fabulous veteran bitch, in good coat with thick pelt. Nice head, not overdone, flat skull and dark eyes. Excellent shoulder placement, level topline and well angulated at the rear. She moved out very well, another very nice veteran bitch, it was a close decision between the two.
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0